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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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